Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
Thomas Davidson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment: July 1916
- Place of enlistment: Dundee
- Service no: 41207
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Royal Scots
- Unit/Ship: 11th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 22
- Date of Death: 06.06.1917
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Arras Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Bay 1 & 2
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Hairdresser
- Mother:
Annie Davidson, 6 Lambs Lane, Dundee
- Father:
James Davidson, 6 Lambs Lane, Dundee
- Siblings:
- Spouse:
- Children:
More about Thomas Davidson
For reasons unknown James is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Thomas Davidson 41207 Royal Scots
DUNDEE SOLDIER KILLED IN ACTION.
Private Thomas Davidson, Royal Scots, son of Mr James Davidson 6 Lamb’s Lane, Dundee, was killed in action on 5th June. The intimation is contained in an officer’s letter, in which it is stated that Private Davidson was killed during an advance in an attempt to rush an enemy machine gun. Deceased, who was 22 years of age, enlisted in the Black Watch in July last year, but was later transferred to the Royal Scots. In civil life he was employed as a hairdresser, to which trade he served his apprenticeship with Mr Charles Milne, Commercial Street.
Dundee Courier 29th June 1917
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information and image kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell
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